McLaren Racing launches meningitis awareness campaign with Sanofi

McLaren Racing has expanded their partnership with Sanofi for a meningitis awareness campaign, which will see the Meningitis Flag at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The collaboration, alongside United Autosports, official racing partner of McLaren Automotive, will see the flag displayed on the #59 McLaren car competing in the race.

The Meningitis Flag’s colours will also feature on the race suits of team drivers Grégoire Saucy, Sebastien Baud and James Cottingham, and be showcased at multiple touchpoints throughout the race weekend.

The initiative aims to raise global awareness in response to the rise in meningitis cases since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, stressing the importance of vaccination, early detection, and symptom awareness, as bacterial meningitis can be fatal within 24 hours.

Thomas Triomphe, Executive Vice President, Vaccines, Sanofi, said, “Le Mans is the ultimate race against time — just like our fight against meningitis. At Sanofi, we believe science is our engine, partnerships our fuel, and awareness our finish line. By bringing the Meningitis Flag to the world stage, we’re not just backing a car — we’re supporting a movement. Because when every second counts, we choose to race for lives.”

Louise McEwen, Chief Marketing Officer, McLaren Racing, said, “We’re proud to be working closely with Sanofi to support this exciting campaign 30 years since McLaren’s historic victory in 1995. I can’t wait to see the #59 car out on the iconic Le Mans track in support of this great cause.”